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Fact Focus
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RTHK’s new podcast focusing on dispelling misinformation, disinformation and fake news. Don't take for granted unverified claims and believe everything you see. Each episode, we'll focus on a couple of viral posts that are making false claims and set the record straight.
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Vanessa Cheng and Tony Sabine2024-12-19
Photo scam targetting Hong Kong lawmakers
Police are investigating a number of similar emails that were recently sent to several lawmakers depicting them naked in bed with a woman.
A fact checking expert said the photos have quite obviously been altered, with the legislators' faces superimposed over the original image.
It is one of many examples of fake photo scams, trying to solicit money from those who wish to prevent the images from being circulated.
In this edition of Fact Focus, we take a look at ways to differenciate between a fake photo and a real one, and find out how best to protect ourselves from these increasingly common scams.
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